Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Summer 2027)

Oshkosh Corporation•Dodge Center, MN

32d•$18 - $37

About The Position

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean. SUMMARY Assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions at McNeilus.

Requirements

Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field for entire duration of internship

Nice To Haves

Good oral and written communication skills.
Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements.
Previous internship experience or work-related experience.
Experience using CATIA, Pro-E or a similar CAD system is a plus.
Previous experience or heightened interest in mechanical design.

Responsibilities

Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., CATIA.
Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
Follow project on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build and provide technical assistance.
Generate engineering calculations of weight distribution, stress analysis, performance estimations, etc.
Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.
Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components.
Create and manage ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices) using the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system.
Design, model, and test new mechanical systems that integrate with a vehicle.
Update bill of materials in the PDM (Product Data Management) system to reflect product changes.
All other duties or projects as assigned.